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He added that the aim was to open by spring 2018; it could be earlier, but it was unlikely to be by Christmas this year.

The Griffin in Plumtree.

A report to Rushcliffe Borough Council says that the pub was built in 1843, replacing another pub - The Plough - on the same site.

It was sold by Bruton Knowles, on behalf of pub company Greene King, in July last year to a local property investor, who split the plot and sold it in two parts.

One part was a plot of land to the rear of the car park, which was given planning permission by Rushcliffe Borough Council in December last year for two detached houses on the site.

The second part was the pub site itself, and applicant Richard Fielding was given planning permission in May this year for single-storey rear and side extensions for the restaurant area and kitchen, plus internal renovations to the ground and first floors.

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David Martin, chair of Plumtree Parish Council, said: "We've got our fingers crossed that we'll have a focal point in the community again. Greene King tried several different tenants in there but nothing worked.

"It's always had a good reputation, in years gone by, and the majority of the village are in favour of the development. Everyone is very keen for it to happen.

"But it needs people from a wide area to support it."

Two neighbours made representations about the plans, raising concerns about car parking and other issues at the expanded site.